Planning, performance and risk manager – south wales fire & rescue service

Planning, Performance and Risk Manager – South Wales Fire & Rescue Service

Please apply by: 03.07.2026

Shortlisting is anticipated to take place: w/c 06.07.2026

Interviews are anticipated to take place: w/c 13.07.2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Planning, Performance & Risk Manager within the Corporate Service Directorate, based at Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of the Planning, Performance & Risk team. The main duties of the post will include the management, development, implementation, maintenance and review of the following key functions:

• The management of Service planning, performance and risk.
• Ensuring that statutory strategic reports, which include the Service’s Community Risk Management Plan and Annual Improvement Plan, are produced in compliance with relevant legislation.
• The management and co-ordination of relevant organisational data and information systems.
• To oversee that all data/information returns and reports are prepared, validated and submitted to the relevant authorities.

The post holder will develop a departmental approach in embedding continual improvement throughout the Service.

This demanding post will require the successful candidate to work collaboratively with other Fire and Rescue Service personnel and the ability to travel is required.

• Contract: Permanent
• Grade: 13
• Salary: £42,839– £44,075
• Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week
• Directorate: Service Performance
• Job Ref: NU285
• Location: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant CF72 8LX